Title: iPhone Users in the US Finally Receive Compensation for Performance Throttling
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In a significant development, iPhone users in the US are now receiving compensation for the controversy surrounding Apple’s decision to throttle performance on iPhones with degraded batteries. The settlement, agreed upon in March 2020, faced several hurdles before finally being resolved and paid out.
The settlement amount, ranging from $310 million to $500 million, includes attorney’s fees and distribution costs. Initially, eligible iPhone users were promised $25 payments for each affected device. However, some users reported receiving higher amounts, with one claimant receiving $92.17.
To be eligible for compensation, iPhone owners had to submit their claims by October 6, 2020. Specifically, the claims were open to owners of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, or SE models that experienced performance issues before December 21, 2017.
Despite its initial agreement, the settlement timeline faced delays due to legal challenges and objections raised by various parties. A construction company called Best Companies, Inc. and several individuals raised objections to the settlement. However, their appeals were ultimately rejected by the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
The lengthy appeals process also resulted in some changes and fixes to the district court’s original order. This further contributed to the delay in the settlement’s effective date. However, in November 2023, the 9th Circuit dismissed the last remaining appeal, allowing for the final approval of the settlement by the US District Court for the Northern District of California in March 2021.
The resolution of this long-standing dispute brings closure and compensation to iPhone users affected by the performance throttling. While the final settlement amount may vary for each claimant, it marks the culmination of a complex legal battle between Apple and its customers.
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